Clubs in top five tiers will need licence from regulator from 2027-28

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2025-10-13

London (PA Media/dpa) - All clubs in the top five tiers of men's football in England will need a licence to play from 2027-28. Clubs will need to demonstrate the soundness of their financial plans to the new independent football regulator (IFR), demonstrate how they are engaging with supporters and meet corporate governance standards in order to secure a provisional licence. The 116 clubs in the Premier League, EFL and step one of the National Le......

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